Teach your cat to : Come when called, roll-over, sit and many more.

This will help keep your cat from becoming bored, help bond owner and pet, learn more about your cats personality and of cause you can show off and amaze friends and family.

Compact, comprehensive and easy to consult, this superb mini encyclopedia provides owners with all they need to know to train a dog in the obedience disciplines. It also features expert advice about overcoming common problem behaviours.

Annotated photographic sequences combine with expert text make this a really easy book to follow and understand, giving you the pet to be proud of!!

Written by Colin Tennant, who is one of Britain's leading expert in dog behaviour and obedience training. Having worked as a police dog handler he has also trained animals for more than 100 television programs, he has lectures around the world, and is a frequent contributor to national newspapers and magazines. He operates a canine behaviour centre providing advice and assistance for owners of dogs of all breeds.

Indoor and outdoor activities, games, and tricks that will sharpen your dog's intelligence and instincts, improve coordination and stamina, and give both you and your dog hours of fun.

Puppylopaedia contains a wealth of information to help every new owner turn thier pup into the ideal dog by the time he is twelve months old.

It is broken down into three sections:

Section one begins with advice on how to choose the right puppy, and tells you all you need to prepare for life with a dog.

Section two covers how dogs think and learn, with detailed advise on the stages on puppy development. All aspects of training are covered, with the emphasis on teaching good maners.

Section three suplies comprehensive information on health and routine care, which will provide invaulable in rearing a fit and healthy puppy and proventing inappropriate behaviour.

51st EDITION

Sherley's Complete Book of Dog Care covers:

Choosing and knowing your dog

Breeding and rearing dogs

Caring for your dog

Internal and external parasites of the dog

Treatment and first aid in illness

Diseases and ailments of dogs

An informative guide full of facts and advice essential to the keeping of aquatic turtles.

With clear and concise chapters on:

Keeping Aquatic Turtles As Pets; Speices and Selection; Caging and enviroment; Feeding and supplements; General Health and well being; Breeding and care of young.

A good all round book, that is essential to the begginer and useful to the expert.

An excellent and concise book filled with information and advice to help you take good care of your tortoise or box turtle. Filled with full colour photos, informative and attractive charts, tables and sidebars.

An excellent publication by R.D.Bartlett full of facts and advice on care and breeding, full of fantastic photo's and information essential to the begginer and expert alike.

Beautifully illustrated with colour photos.

Some knowledge of how cockatiels live in their natural habitat of Australia should help us to understand cockatiels kept in captivity under different geographical and climatic conditions. However, most cockatiels today come from breeding stocks of birds which have been used to a captive, domestic environment for many years. Therefore we do not have to provide a reproduction in miniature of Australian conditions for our pet to feel well and to breed. We do, however, have to keep the cockatiel's native environment in mind.

Cockatiels are normally quite peaceful birds, but there may be arguments about partners and good nesting spots. Cockatiels mix well with many other small avian species such as canaries, budgerigars, finches and other small parrots, but they should be separated from larger psittacine birds, which may attack them.

Author: Catherine Jones

Pages: 36

Soft cover

This informative book by Nick Mays is an excellent book covering as the title would suggest everything you need to know to care for your mouse.

Colourfull pictures and an easy to read style makes this book great for novice and expert alike.

Chapters covered include, selection of your mouse, suitable housing, feeding and treats, safe handling, breeding and different varietys and general health and well being.

Everything you need to know to start keeping Lizards, an excellent book with all the basics laid out in an easy text and with loads of colourful pictures, usefull for begginers and experts alike with a fantastic bibliography for futher reading and reference.

Information touched upon includes making your own vivarium, foods and general well being including shedding, suggested lizards and how to select.

Easy to read with lots of colourful photo's, this book by Colin Jeal is a pleasure to read with lots of valuable information vital to the keeping of ferrets. Sections covered include, housing your ferrett, working and pet ferretts, feeding and treats, breeding and general health.

Beautifully illustrated with colour photos this book by Eric Thompson is perfect for the begginer, with easy to read break down sections for quick reference.

Covers:

Structure

Buying

Behaviour

Cages

Exercise

Aviary

Handling

Cleaning

Nutrition

First Aid

Author: Eric Thompson

Softcover; 34 pages

This book discusses individual species of lovebirds, their general care and feeding requirements and what a responsible owner can expect in terms of taming and breeding his animals. The author explains that the reader should have some bird-keeping experience as lovebirds are not ideal birds for beginners. The various species themselves differ in their dietary requirements, their attitude towards humans and the ease with which they breed. Since peach-faced Lovebirds, Masked Lovebirds and Fischer's Lovebirds are the best species for the new lovebird owner, the book is geared towards their care. The author adds "Above all, we must always remember that we keep birds for their sakes and not ours and that all the pleasure we derive is the by-product of such care. We ensure our success as avian fanciers by putting the birds' welfare first at all times.

Author: Catherine Jones

Pages: 36

Soft cover

Blurb from inside cover:

Some of the birds found in the family of true finches, Fringillidae, are among the most popular of all cage and aviary birds. This is the family to which the common canary belongs and is primarily a seed eater. Most of the finches also feed on insects, fruit and vegetable matter to varying degrees. All require grit for digestive purposes and must have a constant supply of water for drinking and bathing. Finches should also have some form of lime-containing material, such as cuttlebone or baked and finely ground egg shell, available to them at all times to help them produce good, hard-shelled eggs.

The most colourful and interesting of all small seed-eating cage birds are found in the family Estrildidae, which includes 107 true species inhabiting Africa, Asia and Australasia. They are closely related to the true finches but differ in nesting habits; most of them build globular nests with side entrances that are entered by means of a spout. Additionally, some have a 'cock's nest' added to the top of the structure in which the male sleeps alone. In captivity many of them accept partly-open boxes or other receptacles in which to construct their nests. Some are quite easily bred.

Author: Stuart Haynes

Pages: 36

Soft cover

Sections including:

Selection

Housing

General care

Showing

Varieties

Breeding

Health

Author Nick Mays

34 pages

Softback.

Terrapins make very responsive and interesting pets, that give a wonderful insight into the aquatic environment. By aquascaping and using plants above the water level, you can create a beautiful living picture in your living room rivalling an aquarium of tropical fish.

This book helps prepare you for your first steps into keeping terrapins, full of insightful information in easy set out steps and sections, this book by David Green is an excellent amongst other things covered are choosing your terrapin, setting up the correct filtration equipment, heating and lighting, basking sites, foods and health suppliments, disease, health and breeding.

An interesting guide to livebearers and egglayers concentrating on the type of fish and it's individual requirements rather than the overall setting up of an aquarium system.

Aquarium plants can provide a beautiful display in their own right as well as forming a natural backdrop for the fishes living in the tank. Which plants are best for your water conditions and lighting levels? This book provides the answers.

Lighting advice, expert guidance on choosing the best lighting equipment for your planted aquarium.

Planting Tips step by step photographs and captions to show you how to plant up your tank.

Problem signs, how to recognise the signs of plant disease or the lack of essential nutrients.

Comprehensive plant section reflecting their use in the aquarium, from background to floating.

This book covers everything form choosing the right-size tank and installing the vital filtration and lighting equipment to adding gravel, rocks and plants, plus the all-important fish to create a beautiful and easy-care display aquarium.

If you are setting up a coldwater aquarium for the first time, this is the book for you. Step-by-step photographs guide you through every vital stage, explaining exactly how the equipment works, why you need it and how to maintain it.

Sections included in this book:

Starter fishes, a selection of 10 reliable and easy fishes for your first collection.

Aquascaping, practical guidance on building up a natural looking background for your fish.

The book opens with a look at fish biology and advice on how to provide healthy aquarium conditions. The fish are presented in four sections; goldfishes and then the other coldwater fishes for cool tanks, warm tanks and large tanks.

All the fish featured in this book are shown in full colour photographs and the accompanying text provides details of their origin, behaviour, ideal aquarium conditions and food requirements, plus practical advice on breeding where appropriate.

Sections covered include:

Shoaling fishes

Bottom-dwellers

Easy fishes

Breeding your own tropical freshwater fishes is a fascinating part of the hobby. Some fish will breed very readily in a community aquarium, whereas other species need all the skills of a dedicated fish keeper. This book provides that vital information for success. The book explains how to breed a wide range of popular tropical freshwater fishes including cyprinids, characins, livebearers, catfishes, killifishes and cichlids. Full details of spawning and rearing techniques are provided for all the featured fish.

Sections covered in this book include:

Courtship Rituals

Breeding Setups

Spawning Tips

Practical Advice.

Author Gillian Averis is a practising veterinary surgeon who has been involved with gundogs all her life, training Weimaraners as well as keeping Sussex Spaniels, German Shorthaired Pointers, Hungarian Vizslas, an Italian Spinone and a Labrador Retriever.

Here she examines the most common injuries that affect gundogs, ranging from minor accidents that require immediate first aid, to problems such as lameness and respiratory conditions that require more long-tem treatment.

There is an in-depth analysis of the dietary needs of working gundogs and a special section dealing with the inherited conditions that affect some of the gundog breeds.

TPS TOP TIP: I could not put this book down, absolutely fantastic; a real must for any gun dog owner ESPECIALLY if you don't do field trials or rough shooting! I now carry this book in my car for emergencies!

Tropical fishlopaedia gives advice and guidance on all aspects of fish-keeping, including choosing and buying compatible species; fish body language; nutrition; breeding; lighting, water, and decor; aquarium maintenance; identifying and treating disease; and much more.

The easy-to-use 'What if...?' section answers all your questions and concerns, giving in-depth information on a whole range of problems, such as:

WHAT IF MY FISH SWIMS AT AN ODD ANGLE?

WHAT IF MY FISH HAS JUMPED OUT OF THE TANK?

WHAT IF MY FISH HAS SPOTS?

WHAT IF MY FISH HIDES?

WHAT IF MY FISH WON'T EAT?

WHAT IF MY FISH CLAMPS ITS FINS?

If you were only ever planning to buy one book in relation to your fish, this has to be it!!

Contents include: Approach to disease diagnosis. Diseases os dubious status. Effective cures and remedies. Discover the "Five freedoms"

Full of very helpful picture and advice.

157 pages.

Full of colour photos.

Keeping coldwater fish is an absorbing and challenging hobby, and this superbly illustrated guide is an indispensable handbook for the owner who wants to create the ideal aquatic environment. Learn all about: Which varieties to choose; setting up a coldwater tank; choosing plants; aquarium maintenance; coldwater fish diseases.

Hardback

Written by Andrew Eade

Lovely colour pictures and photos.

A facinating and very intresting read, you really will learn something new on almost every page. It is also nice to know that there are more to coldwater fish than just Goldfish or Koi (both of which are also covered)

In Garden Pondlopeadia you will find invaluable guidance on every aspect of planning, building, and maintaining a garden pond, including:

BUILDING, EDGING AND PLANTING A POND.

CREATING WATERFALLS, STREAMS, FOUNTAINS, AND OTHER WATER FEATURES.

PUMPS, FILTRATION, LIGHTING, DRAINS AND LINER CONNECTORS.

SIMPLE WATER CHEMISTRY.

CHOOSING FISH SPECIES AND CARING FOR THEM, TOGETHER WITH DETAILED INFORMATION ON PREVENTING, RECOGNISING AND TREATING COMMON DISEASES.

SEASONAL POND CARE AND MAINTENANCE, WITH A CHAPTER DEVOTED TO THE REMOVAL OF ALGAE.

COMPREHENSIVE LISTING OF POND PLANTS, WITH DETAILED INFORMATION ON EACH ONE.

With over 14 years experience on the tools building and landscaping ponds and water features this little book holds a whole host of how to's and what not to do's. Clever insights to help you create your water garden, pond an d feature with sensible costs and layman terms.

A comprehensive little book by Julie Davis touching upon the basics you need to know and what equipment you will need to keep your Jird in a safe and caring enviroment.

Sections covered include the correct housing, furnishing, substrate and bedding, handling, feeding, breeding, behaviour and health.

Without doubt, the best book I have read on Hedgehogs, nice and easy to read but crammed with essential information on how to make your garden hedgehog friendly.

Full of fantastic pictures

What to treat your garden visitor on, how to care for them should they become injured or ill, how to release them back into the wild, how to make them welcome with hedgehog boxes and correct foods.

A section on hand rearing if needed, with a comprehensive bibliography and useful addresses with contact numbers for futher help including the world famous St Tiggywinkles wildlife hospital trust.

The Red Fox is one of the largest wild carnivores in Britain, and reactions to it range from fear and hatred of an efficient killer to admiration for a beautiful, resourceful survivor. In this book, Dr Doreen King invites us to take a look at its eating habits, family life, and the advantages and disadvantages of living alongside humans. She tells us of its place in folklore and its long history as hunter and hunted, explaining its movement form the countryside to the town, so that now it can even be found scavenging on rubbish tips in city centres. She also advises how we can protect our livestock form the suburban fox and when and how we can help a fox that seems to be in trouble - and, most importantly of all, when we should leave it alone!

Doreen King won the first British Technology Group Prize for Research in 1984 and is a member of the Institute of Environmental Science and a Fellow of the Institute of Biomedical Science. She has been involved in conservation and rescue work for most of her life and runs a wildlife sanctuary at her home in Essex.

TPS TOP TIP: AN ABSOLUTE MUST! COMPLIMENTS PERFECTLY THE SQUIRREL AND HEDGEHOG BOOKS.

Squirrels In Your Garden was conceived after many years work by Dr Doreen King and her husband in providing a wildlife and rehabilitation service. The book provides a practical and no-nonsense approach to taking care of those squirrels which need some help form their human neighbours.

Dr King writes clearly and concisely about the legal position of caring for a squirrel, squirrel illnesses, housing, raising squirrel babies and other issues which readers might have to face if they find a squirrel in need. Copious illustrations and photographs throughout the book provide further information and enjoyment for the reader.

This handy book contains invaluable information for all cat lovers from the experienced breeder to the first-time owner of a new kitten.

Most importantly, Catlopaedia brings you detailed advice on how to recognise the signs of illness and disease and what action to take.

Every cat lover will find a world of useful advice and information on every page of Catlopaedia, thebest concise reference book on cat care.

In Hamsterlopeadia you will find invaluble guideance on every aspect of hamster care and health, broken into the following easy-to-read sections:

1. PRINCIPLES OF HAMSTER KEEPING, with information on housing, feeding and breeding.

2. HEALTH CARE, detailing anatomy and physiology, with an A-Z listing of hamster diseases.

3. BREEDING AND SHOWING, with advise on planning a breeding programme, pregnancy, birth, and rearing the young, as well as tips on showing hamsters.

Readers will learn:

How to care for a hamster

How to handle and groom a hamster

How a hamster's body works

How to recognise hamster diseases

How to identify different hamster vareties

How to breed and exhibit hamsters.

An excellent and invaluable guidance on every aspect of cavy care and health, broken into easy -to -read sections:

Principles of keeping guinea pigs, with information on housing, feeding and breeding.

Breeding guinea pigs, with advice on planning a breeding programme, pregnancy, birth, and rearing the young.

Health care, detailing anatomy and physiology, with an A -Z listing of guinea pig diseases.

Guinea pig breeds, giving profiles of the many different breeds and types, and information about showing guineas.

In Rabbitlopeadia you will find invaluable guidance on every aspect of rabbit care and health, broken into the following easy to read sections:

1. PRINCIPLES OF RABBIT KEEPING, with information on housing, feeding and breeding.

2. HEALTH CARE, detailing anatomy and physiology, with a A-Z listing of rabbit diseases.

3. RABBIT BREEDS, giving profiles of the breeds and the world of showing rabbits.

Readers will learn:

How to care for a hutch rabbit

How to care for a house rabbit

How a rabbit's body works

How to recognise rabbit diseases

How to breed and exhibit rabbits.